Audio: Texas abortion law sure to face court challenge
After weeks of bitter fighting, Texas conservatives claim a significant victory in the fight over who controls women's health in Texas.
Oakland's Trayvon Martin rally: "Keep fighting" for justice
Oakland youth took leadership of the event, spotlighting the effects of the shooting and verdict. They took turns to speak movingly of their reactions to hearing of the death of Martin.
Residents say poverty wages will not resurrect Detroit
Only blocks from city hall, a Friday afternoon picket line at the Crowne Plaza Hotel symbolizes the fight taking place in this city.
D.C. fast food workers strike, wage complaints reach White House
WASHINGTON - Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., has taken the plight of the nation's low-paid fast food workers - specifically those who toil in eateries in federal buildings - straight to the top of the nation's political pyramid - President Obama himself.
Walmart sues activist for standing up for exploited workers
The world's largest and most oppressive corporation in the world, Walmart has sued a retired union activist for standing up for the victims of Walmart, some of the most oppressed workers in the world.
Letter from North Carolina: I was arrested with Rev. Barber 2013
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory signed an anti-woman bill on abortion that the state House had passed into law, which restricts how abortions can be carried out.
Senate rules compromise avoids "nuclear" option
This comes after years of pressure by labor, financial reform, environmental and other progressive groups to allow up-or-down votes on executive nominees so the peoples business can finally get done.
Oakland Airport concession workers strike for a day
"This company was breaking the law, they were making us work 12 hours a day with no breaks and no overtime pay."
Senate rules fight today a big deal for a Battle Creek woman
Unions have had an ongoing campaign to force the Senate to vote on the NLRB nominees this week. Majority Leader Harry Reid planned to change the filibuster rule to eliminate the Republicans' roadblock.
Texans stand with women
In Dallas 200 Texans attended a "Stand with Texas Women" rally and press conference in front of City Hall. The night before, some 1,100 attended a rally there.
